How to set up Acronis Backup Cloud on cPanel

Installing Acronis Backup Cloud on cPanel

In this article, we will explain how you can install Acronis on cPanel. cPanel is software in the form of a web application. cPanel makes it possible for a webmaster to easily set up a  server with websites, e-mail accounts, and DNS.

Prerequisites

• A VPS with Linux Operating System installed.
• SSH root access to the server.
• You will need an Acronis backup cloud subscription from Snel.

Step 1: Log in using SSH

You must be logged in via SSH as sudo or root user. Please read this article for instructions if you don’t know how to connect.

Step 2: Installing the Acronis Plugin

Run this command:

sh <(curl -L https://download.acronis.com/ci/cpanel/stable/install_acronis_cpanel.sh || wget -O - https://download.acronis.com/ci/cpanel/stable/install_acronis_cpanel.sh)

Step 3: Installing the Backup Agent

Go to <your.ip.address.>:2087 to login into your WHM

At the top-left search bar, search for Plugins. Then click on Acronis Backup.

Insert your login credentials and click on Sign In.

Make sure to turn encryption on, and to remember the password. When ready click on Enable.

The installation will now start.

If you’re getting an error bar, go to Dashboard and turn on Backup manually.

Step 4: Making a backup

To make a backup, click on Run Now.

The backup will now start.

When it’s done, you will see it’s Succeeded .

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have now installed Acronis Backup on cPanel.